A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly forced into a park at gunpoint and raped in a terrifying attack in Greater Manchester.
The incident reportedly took place at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, September 9, in Heaton Mersey Park, Stockport.
Police say the woman was approached by a man who appeared to be holding what she believed could be a firearm.
He allegedly forced her to walk with him to the park, where she says he raped her.
She managed to escape a short time later and ran to safety, while the suspect fled the scene.
Greater Manchester Police say they were alerted shortly after the incident and attended immediately to speak with the victim.
The suspect was arrested within an hour and remains in custody.
Local officers are now carrying out door-to-door enquiries and patrols in the area to reassure residents, as detectives continue their investigation.
The incident reportedly took place at around 9.30pm on Tuesday, September 9, in Heaton Mersey Park, Stockport (pictured)
The weapon described by the victim has been recovered and is being examined to determine whether it is viable.
Superintendent Dave Henthorne said: ‘Fortunately in Greater Manchester, stranger rape is extremely uncommon, but when instances do occur, it’s right that we work quickly and robustly to mitigate any further harm.
‘What this victim has been through is nothing short of terrifying, and we have specialist officers in place to support her, which is our focus. She has been incredibly brave in coming forward.
‘I hope that this swift arrest reassures the community that there is not thought to be any wider risk, but our neighbourhood officers are in place to speak to anyone who is concerned.
‘Anyone who has not yet spoken to us and may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact us immediately on 0161 856 9932 quoting log 3668 of 9 September 2025.’
